I love a good period drama. This one is tense and emotive. Colin Firth is unbelievable, how you can act like that is beyond me. Geoffrey Rush is perfect, and adds comedic timing.  Totally deserving of his awards, I wouldn't doubt Firth getting the Oscar either. The cinematography was peaceful and the sets were beautiful. It really made me want to be in England, London, in the winter - hats, coats, gloves in the foggy days.